prosecute
gb/pɹˈɑsəkjˌut/ us/pɹˈɑsəkjˌut/
C1
Inglês
~ 5800
vádat emel, büntetőeljárást indít, vádat képvisel, peres úton érvényesít, folytat
VERBO
C1
1
Padrão de uso:
to prosecute [someone] for [crime]
The state has decided to prosecute the officers for excessive use of force.
Az állam úgy döntött, hogy vádat emel a rendőrök ellen túlzott erőszak alkalmazása miatt.
If there isn’t enough evidence, the district attorney may refuse to prosecute.
Ha nincs elég bizonyíték, az ügyész megtagadhatja a vádemelést.
He was prosecuted under federal law for tax fraud.
Activists are urging the government to prosecute those responsible for the attacks.
The company could be prosecuted for failing to meet safety regulations.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The police did not have proof, so they did not prosecute him.
A rendőrségnek nem volt bizonyítéka, ezért nem emeltek ellene vádat.
She was prosecuted for stealing money from her employer.
Ellene vádat emeltek, mert pénzt lopott a munkáltatójától.
The court will prosecute anyone who breaks this law.
The government plans to prosecute the people who started the fire.
He was prosecuted under a new internet crime law.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "prosecute" with "persecute". "Prosecute" is about legal action in court; "persecute" means to treat someone very unfairly or cruelly, often for their beliefs or race. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, e.g. *"prosecute someone of a crime"*; the correct pattern is "prosecute someone for a crime".
Significado
officially charge and try someone
Colocações
prosecute someone for [crime]
|decide to prosecute
|refuse to prosecute
|prosecute under [law]
|prosecute criminal cases
Sinónimos
charge (Often used for the act of formally stating the crime; does not always include taking the case all the way through court, while "prosecute" includes running the court case.)
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bring to trial (Focuses on taking someone into a full court trial; slightly more general and less legalistic than "prosecute".)
Antónimos
acquit (Means the court decides someone is not guilty, which is the opposite outcome of successfully prosecuting a criminal case.)
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drop charges (Means to stop trying to punish someone for a crime, the opposite decision of choosing to prosecute.)
Temas
law
|crime
|government
Definição
To say in a court that someone did a crime and ask the court to punish them.
To officially accuse someone of a crime and take the case against them to a criminal court.
VERBO
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Padrão de uso:
to prosecute [a case/claim/appeal]
The agency lacks the resources to effectively investigate and prosecute complex fraud cases.
A hivatalnak nincs elég erőforrása ahhoz, hogy hatékonyan kivizsgálja és bíróság előtt végigvigye az összetett csalási ügyeket.
The lawyer agreed to prosecute the claim on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Az ügyvéd vállalta, hogy sikerdíjas alapon peres úton érvényesíti a követelést.
Only the public prosecutor has the authority to prosecute serious criminal cases in this jurisdiction.
They decided not to prosecute the appeal after reviewing the judge’s reasoning.
The committee reviewed how environmental crimes are identified and prosecuted.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The lawyer will prosecute the case in court.
Az ügyvéd a bíróság előtt fogja képviselni az ügyet.
This office prosecutes all serious crimes in the city.
Ez a hivatal a város összes súlyos bűncselekményében képviseli a vádat.
The firm often prosecutes claims for injured workers.
The state attorney decided to prosecute the appeal.
He has prosecuted many difficult cases in his career.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that this sense focuses on doing the legal work in court, not simply accusing someone. It is mainly used in professional legal contexts, often with objects like "the case", "the appeal", or "the claim".
Significado
conduct a legal case in court
Colocações
prosecute the case
|prosecute the appeal
|authority to prosecute
|duty to prosecute
|prosecute a claim
Sinónimos
litigate (A formal legal term meaning to take a dispute through the courts; it focuses on the whole court process, not just the side bringing the case.)
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bring an action (Formal phrase meaning to start and pursue a legal case, especially in civil law; similar but slightly broader in scope than "prosecute".)
Antónimos
defend (In a court case, the defense side answers and opposes the party that prosecutes; it is the direct procedural opposite role.)
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settle (To resolve a legal dispute without continuing the court process, the opposite of fully prosecuting a case through the courts.)
Temas
law
|profession
Definição
To work as the lawyer or legal side that runs a case in court and argues against someone or for a legal claim.
To act as the legal party that pursues a case in court, especially by presenting evidence and arguments against the accused or in support of a claim.
VERBO
C2
FORMAL
3
folytat
B1
Padrão de uso:
to prosecute [an activity/war/campaign]
The government vowed to prosecute the war with renewed intensity.
A kormány megfogadta, hogy megújult erővel folytatja a háborút.
They continued to prosecute their campaign for electoral reform despite early setbacks.
A kezdeti kudarcok ellenére tovább folytatták a választási reformért indított kampányukat.
The task force will prosecute the investigation over the coming months.
She plans to prosecute her studies abroad after completing the initial research.
The company intends to prosecute its expansion strategy in Asia.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The group will prosecute its campaign for cleaner air.
A csoport folytatni fogja a tisztább levegőért indított kampányát.
They decided to prosecute the research for another year.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy még egy évig folytatják a kutatást.
The army continued to prosecute the war through the winter.
The team will prosecute the project until it is finished.
The police will prosecute the investigation for as long as needed.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to use this formal sense in everyday situations where a simpler verb like "continue" or "keep doing" is more natural. This usage is mostly found in news, politics, military, or formal reports, and often sounds too formal in daily conversation.
Significado
continue or pursue an activity
Colocações
prosecute a war
|prosecute a campaign
|prosecute an investigation
|prosecute research
|prosecute negotiations
Sinónimos
pursue (More common and general word for continuing an effort or goal; less formal than "prosecute" and used in many more situations.)
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carry on (Everyday phrasal verb for continuing an activity; much less formal and less focused on organized or official action than "prosecute".)
Antónimos
abandon (Means to stop an activity or plan completely, often suddenly, which is the opposite of continuing to prosecute it.)
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halt (Means to bring an action or process to a stop, the opposite of actively prosecuting it.)
Temas
work
|politics
|military
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To keep doing a plan or activity in a serious and active way.
To continue carrying out an activity, plan, or effort with determination, especially in a serious or organized way.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
prosecute
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑsəkjˌut/
US/pɹˈɑsəkjˌut/
Sílabas e acento
pro - sec - ute (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: prosecute
- 3rd Person Singular: prosecutes
- Present Participle: prosecuting
- Past: prosecuted
Família de palavras
Forms
prosecutes
verb
prosecuting
verb
prosecuted
verb
Core family
prosecution
noun B2
prosecutor
noun B2
Advanced or less common
prosecutorial
adjective
prosecutable
adjective
Expressões
prosecute to the full extent of the law
1/pɹˈɑsəkjˌut tə ðə fˈʊl ɪkstˈɛnt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
seek maximum legal punishment
To bring criminal charges against someone and try to give them the strongest punishment that the law allows.
Exemplos
- The mayor promised that anyone involved in the attack would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
- Environmental groups are calling for the company to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for the oil spill.
- If caught, the hackers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, officials said.